Summary

The Battle for the American Mind brings together religion politics economics science and literature to present a compelling history of the American people. In this brief and entertaining book noted historian Carl J. Richard argues that there have been three worldviews that have dominated American thought--theism humanism and skepticism. By clearly explaining what Americans believed exploring why they did so and showing how that impacted the nation's development Richard presents a unique portrait of the United States--past and present.

The Battle for the American Mind brings together religion politics economics science and literature to present a compelling history of the American people. In this brief and entertaining book noted historian Carl J. Richard argues that there have been three worldviews that have dominated American thought--theism humanism and skepticism. By clearly explaining what Americans believed exploring why they did so and showing how that impacted the nation's development Richard presents a unique portrait of the United States--past and present.

Summary

The Battle for the American Mind brings together religion politics economics science and literature to present a compelling history of the American people. In this brief and entertaining book noted historian Carl J. Richard argues that there have been three worldviews that have dominated American thought--theism humanism and skepticism. By clearly explaining what Americans believed exploring why they did so and showing how that impacted the nation's development Richard presents a unique portrait of the United States--past and present.